President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon briefly discussed the progress of a memorandum drafted by speechwriter Ray Price. The President expressed frustration that the fourth draft was excessive in length or content, leading him to adjust his schedule in response. This short exchange highlights the President's personal oversight of his upcoming administrative communications.
On January 11, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 4:05 pm to 4:06 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 312-031 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 312-31 Date: January 11, 1972 Time: 4:05 pm - 4:06 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon. [See Conversation No. 18-70; one item has been withdrawn from the conversation]
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